MOU signed in Singapore to advance sustainability-focused, humanity-centred design.
Singapore, 19 November 2025 — Singapore hosted the opening ceremony of the Don Norman Design Award (DNDA) Summit 2025, where regional partners gathered to advance collaboration in design education aimed at sustainable societal impact. Mrs Chonlatee Chanrachakul, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, attended the ceremony and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The MOU formalised cooperation between Singapore Polytechnic, Thammasat Design School, and King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. The partnership aims to strengthen academic exchange, enhance joint programmes, and promote research in design that prioritises long-term, people-centred impact under the “humanity-centred design” framework.
Held in Singapore, the DNDA Summit 2025 brought together design educators, innovators, and institutional leaders from across the region. The discussions focused on how design can meaningfully address real-world challenges and contribute to sustainable development across communities, industries, and public systems.
Singapore underscored the importance of cross-border collaboration in fostering talent and promoting design methodologies that support inclusivity, environmental responsibility, and improved quality of life. The initiative aligns with Singapore’s broader commitment to strengthening regional educational partnerships and driving innovation through design thinking.
The involvement of Thai and Singaporean institutions highlighted shared aspirations to build a future in which design serves as a driver of societal progress. The partnership is expected to deepen academic ties and encourage continued collaboration on design solutions that benefit diverse communities across the region.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore
